John Watts, LCSW, FL | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.92

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“John is great and is very in touch with his faith. He even prayed for me before the end of our session. God bless him. Highly recommend.”

Less than 1 year ago

“Usually a first session is like pulling teeth. Especially when you have recap the last 50yrs of your life. He was very warm, direct and authentic. He also made me laugh which help alleviate some the anxiety. Dr J has a great sense of humor and has an understanding about different walks of life. I look forward to my future sessions.”

Less than 1 year ago

About John Watts

Focus areas

Anxiety

Work-Related Counseling

Depression

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know John Watts

Welcome to my virtual office. I am currently offering TeleHealth sessions. I am a LCSW, licensed psychotherapist with 25 years experience, and 15 years social services/ministries outreach, providing individual and family therapy by utilizing a strengths-based, collaborative, holistic approach, allowing me to gain a clearer sense of my clients' Physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual needs, and finding viable, alternative solutions to reach a more balanced and optimal level of coping/functioning. I endeavor to conduct psychotherapy with individuals who are challenged with a crisis, substance abuse/addictions, Porn/sexual addictions, dual diagnosis, and related codependency issues; relationships, depression, grief and loss, PTSD and anxiety-related issues, adjustment/transitional, career/vocational; Additionally, I offer Premarital counseling to establish a firm foundation for marriage; because "after every wedding comes a marriage." I utilize a holistic approach for crisis counseling, as well as evidenced-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing/coaching, which facilitates my clients' ability to cope/function better with negative and self-defeating thoughts and behaviors. I firmly believe in providing a collaborative and supportive environment to maximize the therapeutic experience and identify what strengths and resources clients have to create meaningful change in their lives. For those who desire a Christian, Biblical approach, I also offer a faith-based perspective combined with psychological/systems theory I received my masters degree from Florida International University, and my B.A degree in psychology/pastoral/Biblical counseling from Southeastern College. I am a member of Phi Alpha and Alpha Chi honors societies respectively.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I firmly believe in consistently practicing the Golden Rule; “treat others fairly, with dignity and respect, as equals, nonjudgmental, based on the “content of their character” and potential. My philosophy and personality are a reflection of my values, and worldview; in a word, integrity; and my therapeutic approach, is a coaching and motivational style, to support and encourage clients to reach their full potential. I view my career choice in counseling as a calling, based on my gifts of a “pastoral” nature, as a leader, facilitating change through teaching effective coping strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Skills, and establishing and maintaining trust, which is the foundation of any healthy relationship, so that clients may find a more balanced life, a road map for recovery.

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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Florida International University, Master's in Social Work
Southeastern University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1275886236

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.92

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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John is great and is very in touch with his faith. He even prayed for me before the end of our session. God bless him. Highly recommend.

Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Usually a first session is like pulling teeth. Especially when you have recap the last 50yrs of your life. He was very warm, direct and authentic. He also made me laugh which help alleviate some the anxiety. Dr J has a great sense of humor and has an understanding about different walks of life. I look forward to my future sessions.

Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Dr. watts is a tremendous doctor. He is caring, charismatic, personable, Smart. He has helped me through immense challenges and I will always be grateful for that. His impact is felt in my every day happiness and sober living.